Overview
- José Medina Mora was unanimously elected to lead Mexico’s Business Coordinating Council for 2026–2027.
- He announced a plan to track and unblock 10 flagship projects, with the energy sector designated as the first priority.
- He said he recently met President Claudia Sheinbaum and will coordinate to revive investment despite constitutional limits on private energy participation.
- He argued reliable power is critical to attract data centers and AI operations, positioning energy supply as a gateway for broader FDI.
- Based on recent signals from U.S. President Donald Trump, he anticipates the USMCA will continue with tariffs and plans a Washington outreach trip in early 2026.